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- First reviewJuly 15, 2015
- Last reviewJuly 28, 2018
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JunkGuy's Reviews
Bring images to life with these cardboard glasses. Experience a cinema-like virtual reality world when you're looking at pictures on your smartphone, playing games, or enjoying geographical videos. The box is made of durable laminated cardboard, assembles within minutes, and uses high-quality lenses for clearer pictures. Simply slide your phone into Insignia~ Virtual Reality Viewer, inspired by Google Cardboard**Google Cardboard is a trademark of Google Inc.
Customer Rating
4
Not so great quality, but unbeatable price
on July 28, 2018
Posted by: JunkGuy
from Chattanooga, TN
Verified Purchase:Yes
The lenses are a little blurry to me, its not that comfortable, no strap to hold it to your head, and it allows light to come in at the top and bottoms, but its a good item to try out VR games on your phone without forking over $100+ for a normal set of headgear.
Cheap enough in fact that you can fix some of the problems yourself by low-tech methods and still be a tenth (or less!) of the cost of "standard" headgear. Hot gluing or taping some cloth can eliminate the areas where light seeps in, and a two foot long strip with Velcro could serve as a headband.
Despite its inferior quality, its definitely worth the investment to try out the technology before committing to the higher price of full-fledged head gear.
My Best Buy number: 2583191168
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The perfect gift for anyone who loves to play - including you. Give the gift of fun with the Nintendo eShop Card.
Customer Rating
4
Simple, efficient card for Nintendo eShop balance
on July 24, 2017
Posted by: JunkGuy
from Chattanooga, TN
Verified Purchase:Yes
Simple card providing scratch off area for 16 digit redemption code for Nintendo eShop balance, which can be used for games and downloadable content add-on packs.
Only issue I have is that the codes allow both 5 and S, which are a little too similar.
Only issue I have is that the codes allow both 5 and S, which are a little too similar.
My Best Buy number: 2583191168
My Best Buy number: 2583191168
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The perfect gift for anyone who loves to play - including you. Give the gift of fun with the Nintendo eShop Card.
Customer Rating
4
Simple, efficient card for Nintendo eShop balance
on July 24, 2017
Posted by: JunkGuy
from Chattanooga, TN
Verified Purchase:Yes
Simple card providing scratch off area for 16 digit redemption code for Nintendo eShop balance, which can be used for games and downloadable content add-on packs.
Only issue I have is that the codes allow both 5 and S, which are a little too similar.
Only issue I have is that the codes allow both 5 and S, which are a little too similar.
My Best Buy number: 2583191168
My Best Buy number: 2583191168
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3
Decent sci-fi thriller but nothing special
on December 16, 2015
Posted by: JunkGuy
from Chattanooga, TN
Verified Purchase:Yes
A good idea for the sci-fi thriller but seems to take along time to setup and quite long at 2+ hours. The cast is too large: its hard to tell what half the people's roles are (military, biologist, mineralogist, etc.) - most people's speaking parts seem limited to identifying themselves by name and role, and then screaming later in the movie when they die. The film as presented has some holes that aren't properly addressed outside of the special features. A good 25-30 minutes of deleted and expanded scenes though, which is quite a lot and helps fill the gaps.
Its one of those movies where a "Director's Cut" seems like it would have been a more complete story than what was actually released to theaters, and probably explains why it wasn't all that successful. Plenty of better sci-fi thrillers to choose from that are more well-rounded (Ridley Scott's own Alien being one)
My Best Buy number: 2583191168
My Best Buy number: 2583191168
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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![Spaceballs [DVD] [1987]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
MGM brings Mel Brooks' science fiction farce Spaceballs to DVD with both widescreen and standard versions on the same disc, and 5.1 Surround Sound, though the movie's lackluster production values make it difficult to discern the quality of the transfer. Still, for fans of actor/writer/director Brooks, the full-length commentary (originally recorded for the laserdisc release) includes his trademark quips and a genuine appreciation of the actors and other collaborators on the film. He has an amazing memory for the details of their careers before and after working with him. It's also refreshing for a director to mock his own work, as well as laugh at the comic bits he has undoubtedly seen dozens of times. In a brief behind-the-scenes featurette, cast members John Candy, Rick Moranis, and others talk about the pleasure of working with Brooks and share stories of on-set goofiness. Basically, for fans of Brooks' unique comic sensibilities, the DVD makes a worthwhile evening's entertainment.
Customer Rating
5
One of Mel Brooks' best
on December 16, 2015
Posted by: JunkGuy
from Chattanooga, TN
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've always though this one is one of Mel Brooks' best films - as its a complete movie, not a hash of parts thrown together like History of the World and its jokes have held up better over time than some of the 80s/90s-specific jokes present in movies like Robin Hood: Men in Tights.
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My Best Buy number: 2583191168
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![MTV Unplugged in New York [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/df52d432-c265-4671-9e23-7ec50fb253b5.jpg)
Customer Rating
3
Good music but terrible volume balance
on December 16, 2015
Posted by: JunkGuy
from Chattanooga, TN
Verified Purchase:Yes
The songs play fine, but the 30-40 seconds between tracks where the band interacts with the crowd is barely audible. Have to turn up the volume loud just to hear it, then quickly turn it back down once they start playing again. Didn't have this problem with the Pearl Jam Unplugged CD. Just seems like this one wasn't mastered all that well. Good enough for Nirvana fans though.
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My Best Buy number: 2583191168
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Chill out with the funniest family comedy of the year! Jim Carrey stars as Tom Popper, a successful businessman who's clueless when it comes to the really important things in life... until he inherits six adorable penguins, each with it's own unique personality. Soon Toms rambunctious roommates turn his swank New York apartment into a snowy winter wonderland - and the rest of his world upside-down. Adapted from the award-winning classic childrens book, MR. POPPERS PENGUINS is a cool blast of fun for all ages!
Customer Rating
2
Ok for kids who like animal movies but only so-so
on December 16, 2015
Posted by: JunkGuy
from Chattanooga, TN
Verified Purchase:Yes
Might entertain kids who like to watch animals run around and get into trouble but the story is kind of hard to follow for children. Good effects though - often hard to tell when the penguins are real or CGI. Carrey has a few lines that garner a grin but generally isn't very funny in this one.
Pass. If you want penguins, go with a Madagascar movie. If you want Jim Carrey, get one of his funnier films.
My Best Buy number: 2583191168
My Best Buy number: 2583191168
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Oscar winner Matt Damon gives a heartfelt performance in this film that's based on a true story. When his teenage son gets into trouble, Benjamin Mee (Damon) gives up a lucrative newspaper job to move his family to the most unlikely of places a zoo! With help from an eclectic staff, and with many misadventures along the way, Benjamin embarks on a fresh beginning to restore the dilapidated zoo to it's former glory, while uniting his family. From the director of JERRY MAGUIRE, WE BOUGHT A ZOO is a celebration of the human spirit.
Customer Rating
4
Great family movie
on December 16, 2015
Posted by: JunkGuy
from Chattanooga, TN
Verified Purchase:Yes
Nice story about a dad, his son, and daughter seeking a new adventure after the mother's death by buying a defunct zoo and returning it to operation. Based on a true story. Good for all ages - I enjoyed it more than I expected I would.
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My Best Buy number: 2583191168
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This Samsung 850 EVO MZ-75E1T0B/AM solid state drive features 3D V-NAND technology to provide enhanced performance while taking up minimal space in your compatible Windows computer. The 1TB capacity provides plenty of space for media and more.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent so far; no problem with RAID config
on August 5, 2015
Posted by: JunkGuy
from Chattanooga, TN
Verified Purchase:Yes
Purchased two to replace a pair of 600GB spinning platter hard drives I had in RAID 1 configuration when one of them failed. No hassles with setup and file migration (with the right software to do it.) Working great for a week now: totally silent and super fast. I hardly know other programs are running becuase of the silence and responsiveness of these.
The 850 PRO series might be a touch faster, but comes with such a higher price tag that the EVO series is the best deal. Previous experience with a RAIDed pair of 250GB 850 EVO drives in another computer proved these 1TB models would pass muster in my personal workstation.
I don't often buy my computer hardware from Best Buy, but BB had beaten Newegg's price by $33 each. Combined with taxes and rewards points, I'll realize about $85 in savings over competitor. That's huge!
My Best Buy number: 2583191168
My Best Buy number: 2583191168
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Samsung Galaxy S6 Cell Phone for Verizon Wireless: This phone is constructed from metal and glass for a sturdy, high-quality build, while its ultra-fast processer makes for exceptional multitasking. It comes packed with features, like a fingerprint reader, advanced cameras on both sides of the phone, and a heart rate monitor. Plus, Samsung Pay allows you to swipe this phone as if it were a credit card to process fast, secure payments without pulling out your wallet.Verizon Edge option available. Learn more ~
Customer Rating
5
Wonderful Android phone, big finger text friendly
on July 15, 2015
Posted by: JunkGuy
from Chattanooga, TN
Verified Purchase:Yes
Gorgeous, super-functional phone stocked with the latest Android operating system. I'm even finding some of the little OS customizations present in this model to be superior to my Nexus 7 tablet. I went into the store with the intent to buy the black model, but being sold out I got white model instead and am ultimately happier with it now (though it took a few days to find a nice case that looks good with the white.) I only wish the fingerprint reader was a little better though - too often it fails to read my fingerprint five times in a row and makes me login with password (about 1/3 of the time.) Maybe it works better with thinner fingers, as I have big fat ones. The onscreen keyboard works well for me though, which is a big plus for my finger size and I had previously avoided phones without physical slideout keyboards for this reason - but I'm really not having any problems texting with the S6 like I did when I tried an S4 a few years back.
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My Best Buy number: 2583191168
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Access data with this Samsung 850 EVO MZ-75E120B internal Serial ATA solid state drive, which delivers rapid read speeds and features TurboWrite technology to ensure fast transfer rates. AES 256-bit hardware encryption keeps sensitive data private.
Is this drive only for laptops, or I can buy it for my desktop?
Solid state drives work for desktops, too, but you may have to get a mounting bracket or adapter as desktop hard drives are typically 3.5" wide and SSDs are 2.5" wide (like laptop hard drives). Newer desktop cases are providing 2.5" drive mounts specifically for SSDs.
Speaking from experience. I just replaced two classic spinning-platter hard drives with a pair of 850 EVOs (1TB models) in my desktop a week ago. It cost me about $10 for an IcyDock adapter to fit two SSDs where one of my old drives used to occupy.
Speaking from experience. I just replaced two classic spinning-platter hard drives with a pair of 850 EVOs (1TB models) in my desktop a week ago. It cost me about $10 for an IcyDock adapter to fit two SSDs where one of my old drives used to occupy.
10 years, 10 months ago
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Chattanooga, TN
Samsung Galaxy S6 Cell Phone for Verizon Wireless: This phone is constructed from metal and glass for a sturdy, high-quality build, while its ultra-fast processer makes for exceptional multitasking. It comes packed with features, like a fingerprint reader, advanced cameras on both sides of the phone, and a heart rate monitor. Plus, Samsung Pay allows you to swipe this phone as if it were a credit card to process fast, secure payments without pulling out your wallet.Verizon Edge option available. Learn more ~
Will the new S6 still accept an sd card?
No. There is no SD or MiniSD slot on this phone.
10 years, 10 months ago
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JunkGuy
Chattanooga, TN
Samsung Galaxy S6 Cell Phone for Verizon Wireless: This phone is constructed from metal and glass for a sturdy, high-quality build, while its ultra-fast processer makes for exceptional multitasking. It comes packed with features, like a fingerprint reader, advanced cameras on both sides of the phone, and a heart rate monitor. Plus, Samsung Pay allows you to swipe this phone as if it were a credit card to process fast, secure payments without pulling out your wallet.Verizon Edge option available. Learn more ~
How does the insurance work for this phone?
I currently have Verizon Wireless and I purchased insurance for my phone. When I buy a new phone through Best Buy how does this work? Do I purchase the insurance through Best Buy or Verizon? Also, if anything happens to my new phone do I report it to Best Buy or Verizon?
If you have Verizon's Asurion insurance on your current phone, you automatically get enrolled for your new phone, but you should be able to tell them to not do so if you desire. The insurance is provided by Verizon, so you go to them for problems if you break it, not Best Buy.
Note that the Asurion price may be different - mine changed from something like $7 to $9.
Note that the Asurion price may be different - mine changed from something like $7 to $9.
10 years, 10 months ago
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JunkGuy
Chattanooga, TN
Samsung Galaxy S6 Cell Phone for Verizon Wireless: This phone is constructed from metal and glass for a sturdy, high-quality build, while its ultra-fast processer makes for exceptional multitasking. It comes packed with features, like a fingerprint reader, advanced cameras on both sides of the phone, and a heart rate monitor. Plus, Samsung Pay allows you to swipe this phone as if it were a credit card to process fast, secure payments without pulling out your wallet.Verizon Edge option available. Learn more ~
how do you use the $100 gift card that comes with the galaxy s6 during checkout?
hello guys. i'm trying to figure out if i can use the free $100 gift card that comes with the galaxy s6 when you purchase it online. since its $199 for a two year agreement, how can i use the $100 gift card towards the phone during checkout, it doesn't give me an option.
Probably not possible with online purchase, but it can definately be done in store, as my local Best Buy did it for me. If this isn't an option, you could try calling Best Buy and purchasing it over the phone, in which case you might be able to redeem it right away.
10 years, 10 months ago
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JunkGuy
Chattanooga, TN
Samsung Galaxy S6 Cell Phone for Verizon Wireless: This phone is constructed from metal and glass for a sturdy, high-quality build, while its ultra-fast processer makes for exceptional multitasking. It comes packed with features, like a fingerprint reader, advanced cameras on both sides of the phone, and a heart rate monitor. Plus, Samsung Pay allows you to swipe this phone as if it were a credit card to process fast, secure payments without pulling out your wallet.Verizon Edge option available. Learn more ~
how can you use the $100 gift card that comes with the galaxy s6 & edge during checkout?
is there anyway i can use the $100 gift card towards the phone during my purchase or do i have to wait
Yes. My local Best Buy did this for me. They printed the $100 code sheet (its a printed sheet with a redemption barcode, not a gift card), then asked if I wanted to use it right away, which I did.
This may not be an option if purchasing online though.
This may not be an option if purchasing online though.
10 years, 10 months ago
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JunkGuy
Chattanooga, TN